Free Australian Citizenship Practice Test Questions to Help You Pass in 2025

Are you applying for Australian Citizenship or have a pending application with an upcoming Australian citizenship appointment?

This article will guide you to through the preparation process to help you succeed in 2025.

Australian Citizenship Appointment

The Department of Home Affairs will issue you with a Citizenship Appointment Letter, which includes the details of your upcoming interview and citizenship test.

Your appointment will consist of two stages.

Stage 1: Citizenship Interview

You will be interviewed to:

• Confirm your identity
• Verify your eligibility to sit the test
• Review your documents

Stage 2: Australian Citizenship Practice Test

The test is computer based, multiple choice, and conducted in English

• The test is closed book, meaning no reference materials are allowed
• You will have 45 minutes to complete 20 multiple-choice questions (no additional time will be granted)

To pass the Australian Citizenship test, you will need to have an understand of these four key areas:

1. Australia and its people. It is important to learn about Australian history, geography, national symbols and cultures.
2. Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties. Understanding Australia’s core principals which include freedom of speech and equality.
3. Government and the law in Australia. It is vital that you know how Australia is governed through federal, state, and local governments.
4. Australian values. You need to be familiar with the values which uphold Australia’s society. This includes respect for others and the law.

To assist you in preparing for your Australian Citizenship test, we have compiled a list of practice questions below. These questions are designed to reflect the formal and topics covered in the test.

Each question is multiple-choice presenting one correct answer and two incorrect answers.

You will find the answers at the end of each section.

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Australian Citizenship Practice Test Questions

Section 1: Australia and it’s people

1. What do we commemorate on Anzac Day?
   1. The Landing of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli in 1914
   2. The start of World War II
   3. The signing of the Australian Constitution
      
2. What is the capital city of Australia?
   1. Sydney
   2. Canberra
   3. Melbourne
      
3. What is the name of the national anthem in Australia?
   1. Advance Australia Fair
   2. Waltzing Matilda
   3. Australia the Great
      
4. Who are considered Australia’s first inhabitants?
   1. British settlers
   2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
   3. Dutch explorers
      
5. What colours are on the Australian Aboriginal flag?
   1. Blue, green and black
   2. Black, white and green
   3. Red, yellow and black

Answers: 1) a, 2) b, 3) a, 4) b, 5) c.

Section 2: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

1. What does freedom of speech mean in Australia?
   1. The fundamental right to hold and express opinions freely
   2. The right to say anything without consequences
   3. The right to speak up only during election periods
      
2. What must Australian citizens do when called for jury service?
   1. Choose if you wish to attend or not
   2. Ignore the summons
   3. Attend and participate in Jury service as instructed
      
      
3. What does freedom of religion mean in Australia?
   1. Practising a religion chosen by the government
   2. The right to practice any religion or no religion at all
   3. Only practising major religions
      
4. What type of government system does Australia have?
   1. A representative democracy and constitutional monarchy
   2. A military dictatorship
   3. A single-party communist state
      
5. Who must obey Australia’s laws?
   1. All individuals in Australia, including government official and visitors
   2. Only Australian citizens
   3. The law does not need to be obeyed

Answers: 1) a, 2) c, 3) b, 4) a, 5) a.

Section 3: Government and the law in Australia

1. Who is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums in Australia?
   1. The Australian Electoral Commission (ACE)
   2. The Prime Minister’s Office
   3. The High Court of Australia
      
2. What are the two houses of the Australian Parliament?
   1. The Senate and the House of Representatives
   2. The Executive Council and the Commons
   3. The House of Commons and the House of Lords
      
3. Who exercises legislative power in Australia?
   1. The Prime Minister
   2. The Parliament
   3. The High Court
      
4. What was significant about the 1967 Referendum?
   1. It established the Commonwealth of Australia
   2. It introduced compulsory voting
   3. It allowed Aboriginal people to be included in the census
      
5. What happens if you break the law in Australia?
   1. You may face legal consequences
   2. You are only warned and never held accountable
   3. You can choose your own punishment

Answers: 1) a, 2) a, 3) b, 4) c, 5) a.

Section 4: Australian Values

1. What is the legal stance on violence in Australia?
   1. It is acceptable in some circumstance’s
   2. Physical violence is illegal, but verbal violence is not
   3. Violence of any kind, physical or verbal, is illegal.
      
2. What are the core values that underpin Australian society?
   1. Respect for freedom, equality and the rule of law
   2. Obedience to only one religion
   3. Speaking in only English is mandatory
      
3. Why is it important to obey the law in Australia?
   1. So that you do not get deported
   2. Obeying the law ensures fairness and safety
   3. To earn tax refunds
      
4. What does the rule of law mean in Australia?
   1. The Prime Minister can override any law
   2. Everyone is equal before the law, no one is above it.
   3. The law changes based on public opinion
      
5. What are the legal requirements for protests in Australia?
   1. You must be a citizen to protest
   2. All protests must be approved by the Prime Minister
   3. Protests must be peaceful and may require permits

Answers: 1) c, 2) a, 3) b, 4) b, 5) c.

End of Practice Test

Reviewing the above questions, is a great way to prepare yourself for the Australia Citizenship test.

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